03/06/2026
Arden Fine Wines has this 1934 Château d'Yquem .
Spring was warm and there was a major heatwave in summer (19 days over 35°C).
Heavy rain on 31st August set botrytis going and picking began on 7th September.
This was intense and went on totally uninterrupted – which is very rare – until the last grapes were picked on 4th October.
This is a memorable Yquem showing remarkable finesse and purity.
It is a deep amber to mahogany colour – the result of nine decades of evolution.
The aromas include caramel, molasses, butterscotch, and candied apricot.
On the palate, it has remarkable racy acidity that perfectly balances its luscious sweetness, preventing it from feeling cloying.
Overall, it is a great Yquem vintage that exemplifies the estate’s near-limitless ageing potential.
Available at https://ardenwines.com/product/chateau-dyquem-1934-price/